Houston Matters
Facing Impeachment, Nixon Called Him ‘The Executioner’ — So Why Don’t We Remember Jack Brooks?
Posted on · A new biography resurrects the longtime Texas lawmaker, who some called “The Meanest Man in Congress.”
Tag: Impeachment
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: How Is The Impeachment Inquiry Affecting Your View Of Politics?
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Politics
Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd Says He’s Considering Running For President In 2024
Posted on · Hurd also discussed a whistleblower's complaint about Donald Trump — and whether its contents support a Democratic push to impeach the president. “I think that’s a premature conversation to have," he said.
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Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump
Posted on · "The president must be held accountable," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday. "No one is above the law."
Politics
Buoyed By Fresh Support, Rep. Al Green Plans New Call To Impeach Trump
Posted on · Green says he will bring his articles of impeachment to the House floor for a fourth time. More than 120 House Democrats now say they support an inquiry.
Politics
U.S. Rep. Al Green’s Third Attempt To Impeach Trump Falls Flat
Posted on · The Houston Democrat has repeatedly bucked party leadership by pushing impeachment. But the lone-wolf move failed once again Wednesday.
Houston Matters
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher Discusses Mueller Report, Impeachment, And Her First Bill
Posted on · The first-term Democrat joins Houston Matters to discuss her first 100 days in office and to answer listener questions.
Politics
Poll: 47 Percent Of Voters Won’t Back Candidate Who Supports Impeaching Trump
Posted on · One thing voters are sure of? They would like Congress to take care of a few key issues
News
Texas Democrats React With Outrage To Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Comment —Al Green Calls For Impeachment
Posted on · After President Donald Trump reportedly questioned why the United States should offer protections to immigrants from "shithole" countries, Democrats and some Republicans from Texas expressed outrage. One Democratic congressman from Houston said he'd push for impeachment
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House Democrats Introduce Impeachment Articles Against Trump
Posted on · Six Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House. The five articles include accusing the president of obstruction of justice
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U.S. Rep. Al Green, Houston Democrat, Unveils Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Al Green, a Houston Democrat, introduced formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on the House floor Wednesday but there was little enthusiasm for the move even among Green's Democratic colleagues.
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Representative Al Green Of Texas Co-Sponsors Longshot Bid To Impeach Trump
Posted on · Democratic leaders have distanced themselves from the efforts to impeach Trump, believing it serves only to energize the president’s supporters.
Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 8: The Troubles Of Trump
Posted on · "Feels like every time I get back on my feet, she come around and knock me down again."
Politics
Trump Impeachment Talk Grows From Conspiracy Theory To Mainstream
Posted on · After it was revealed the former FBI director penned a memo, saying Trump asked to end the Mike Flynn investigation, Democrats are raising the "I" word prospect. But that's still very far afield.
News
Al Green Calls For Impeachment Of President Trump For Obstructing The Russia Investigation
Posted on · The Democratic Congressman bases his position on the firing of FBI director James Comey.